New City, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

New City is a mid-size city in New York with a population of 34,133. Residents earn $174,479 per year, which is 132% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
34,133 Population 2,208/sq mi density
$174,479 Median Income $62,159 per capita
$618,500 Home Value $776,399 Zillow
$2,395 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$174,479 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$618,500 home value, $2,395/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $174,479
132% higher than US avg
Home Value $618,500
119% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 59.0%
75% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,395
106% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.7%
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.7%
70% lower than US avg

How New City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population34,133
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density2,208/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 61%

Economy

A+
Median Income$174,479
Per Capita$62,159
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$120,154M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$618,500
Rent$2,395
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$776,399

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity25.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.0%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain50.3 in/yr
Elevation213 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.0%
High School+93.5%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute35 min
EV Stations12
Libraries45

Is New City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New City receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. New City stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in New City is $174,479, which is significantly higher than the national average — 132% above $75,149. This places New City among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in New City is $618,500, making it a premium housing market at 119% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,395 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

New City is a highly educated community — 59.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

New City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches, including 39.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

New City has a population of 34,133 with a density of 2,208 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (61.1%), with 6.6% Black.

Population

34,133
Total Population
2,208
People / sq mi
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
15.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

New City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only70.0%
11% below US avg
Spanish30.0%
124% above US avg

Social Characteristics

New City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New City is $174,479, which is 132% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: New City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$174,479
132% above US avg
Per Capita Income$62,159
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
IRS Avg AGI$188,224

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.7%
70% below US avg
Establishments (County)37,722
County GDP$120,154M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,631
Healthcare3,441
Retail3,365
Manufacturing485

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$20,623
489% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.5 min
Work from Home16.8%

Walkability

The median home value in New City is $618,500, 119% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,395 (106% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $776,399.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$618,500
119% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$776,399
Median List Price$749,350

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$749,350
$/Sq Ft$377
Homes Sold17
Sale-to-List Ratio101.5%
Price Drops16.7%
Inventory30

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,395
106% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$20,623
489% above US avg
Effective Rate3.33%
In New City, 25.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.0% report depression. 19.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: New City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.7%
20% below US avg
Diabetes7.4%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure24.9%
Asthma9.7%
COPD3.6%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity19.3%
Depression17.0%
Mental Distress13.4%
Physical Distress9.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.0%
Checkup Rate79.2%
Premature Death4,881/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access99.7%
Healthcare Facilities3,441

Crime Rates: New City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)36

Safety Score

New City has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.3 inches
32% above US avg
Snowfall39.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Area15.5 sq mi (40.0 km²)
Population Density2,208/sq mi
Coordinates41.1522°N, 73.9904°W
County FIPS36119
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 59.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 26.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 36.9%
D 63.1%

Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+59.0%
75% above US avg
High School+93.5%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,208/sq mi
Total Area15.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations12
Alt Fuel Stations12
Public Libraries45
Healthcare Facilities3,441
Restaurants2,631
Retail Stores3,365

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)36

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.5 min
Work from Home16.8%

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